Quick answer
Dhundhwalia is a gram panchayat in Fazilnagar block of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 74145, PIN code 274304). It has 2 villages: Dhundhwalia, Rajwa Bar. The Gram Pradhan is Arvind. It is in Fazilnagar assembly constituency (MLA: Surendra Kumar Kushwaha, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Deoria Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Shashank Mani).
About Dhundhwalia Gram Panchayat
The Gram Panchayat of Dhundhwalia (घुनवलिया) lies in Fazilnagar block of Kushinagar district in Uttar Pradesh, within Kasya tehsil and the Gorakhpur Division. It is registered in the Local Government Directory under code 74145.
Its jurisdiction spans 2 revenue villages, Dhundhwalia and Rajwa Bar, which share one Gram Sabha, one Gram Pradhan and one panchayat secretary.
From Kushinagar headquarters, Dhundhwalia is approximately 23 km away in the south direction. Dhundhwalia is about 6.1 km north-east of the centre of Fazilnagar block. The nearest railway station is Chaf Halt at about 17 km.
Dhundhwalia is one of 88 gram panchayats in Fazilnagar block and one of 1,049 in Kushinagar district. For state elections it votes in the Fazilnagar Vidhan Sabha constituency and its MP from the Deoria Lok Sabha constituency.
Below you will find the elected representatives of Dhundhwalia, the list of villages with Hindi names, polling centres, nearby schools, banks and health facilities, distances to the nearest towns and stations, the government schemes residents can apply for, and step-by-step guidance for common certificates and services.
Dhundhwalia at a glance
| Name | Dhundhwalia / घुनवलिया |
|---|---|
| Type | Gram Panchayat |
| LGD code | 74145 |
| Block | Fazilnagar |
| Tehsil | Kasya |
| District | Kushinagar |
| Division | Gorakhpur Division |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Villages | 2 |
| Assembly Constituency | Fazilnagar |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Deoria |
| Gram Pradhan | Arvind |
| MLA | Surendra Kumar Kushwaha (Bharatiya Janata Party) |
| MP | Shashank Mani (Bharatiya Janata Party) |
| PIN code | 274304, 274408 |
| Coordinates | 26.6982° N, 84.0089° E (approximate) |
| Schools | 1 |
| Polling Centres | 1 |
| Panchayat Secretary | Amarnath Srivastva |
Map of Dhundhwalia
Points are approximate, derived from State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Official codes for Dhundhwalia
| LGD code | |
|---|---|
| PIN code | |
| DIGIPIN (reference point) |
The DIGIPIN of the panchayat's reference point is 23F-MT4-M84C. DIGIPIN is India Post's 10-character national address grid; this code marks the mapped centre of the panchayat, not any particular house or office.
The LGD (Local Government Directory) code is the permanent number the Government of India gives every village, panchayat, block and district; eGramSwaraj, MGNREGA and many other portals identify places by it.
Villages in Dhundhwalia Gram Panchayat
Below are the 2 revenue village(s) that make up Dhundhwalia Gram Panchayat, along with their Hindi spellings and LGD/Census codes. Use the village code to find your village quickly on government portals such as Bhulekh UP, eGramSwaraj or the PMAY-G beneficiary list.
| Village | Name in Hindi | Village code |
|---|---|---|
| Dhundhwalia | घुनवलिया | 189317 |
| Rajwa Bar | – | 189314 |
Population of Dhundhwalia
Village-level census tables for this area are still being added to the directory. For context, here are the Census 2011 rural figures of Kushinagar district, which Dhundhwalia belongs to:
| Rural population | 33,96,437 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 5,33,834 |
| Rural literacy rate | 64.8% |
| Rural sex ratio | 963 |
| Rural SC population share | 15.7% |
| Rural work participation | 31.5% |
Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)
Health and household indicators for Kushinagar district, where Dhundhwalia is located, from NFHS-5 (2019–21). These are district averages, not village-specific figures:
| Indicator | Kushinagar |
|---|---|
| Women who are literate | 62.5% |
| Women with 10+ years of schooling | 34.1% |
| Institutional births | 89.4% |
| Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated | 65.4% |
| Children under 5 who are stunted | 32.2% |
| Women (15–49) who are anaemic | 42.3% |
| Households using clean cooking fuel | 55.2% |
| Households with improved sanitation | 73.1% |
| Households with electricity | 91.5% |
| Households with health insurance | 15.6% |
| Households with improved drinking water | 100.0% |
Work and livelihood
Kushinagar district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Banana fibre products. Artisans and entrepreneurs from Dhundhwalia working in this trade can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.
Livelihoods in and around Dhundhwalia typically combine small-holder agriculture with livestock, local trade and seasonal wage work. MGNREGA guarantees up to 100 days of work per household per year on village works such as ponds, roads and plantations; job cards are issued by the gram panchayat and wages are paid directly into bank or post office accounts.
Administration
Dhundhwalia Gram Panchayat is governed by an elected Gram Pradhan (village head), an Up-Pradhan and ward members, all chosen by the Gram Sabha, every adult registered voter of the panchayat’s villages. Day-to-day records are kept by the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) posted by Fazilnagar block, who also registers births and deaths for the panchayat.
Every gram panchayat in Uttar Pradesh is required to form 6 committees: Planning and Development Committee (chaired by the Pradhan), Education Committee, Construction Works Committee, Health and Welfare Committee, Administrative Committee and Water Management Committee. The Gram Sabha must meet at least twice a year (after the Kharif and Rabi harvests) to review the accounts and approve the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP), which is then uploaded on the eGramSwaraj portal.
| Office | Where | Handles |
|---|---|---|
| Gram Pradhan | Dhundhwalia | Development works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection |
| Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) | Dhundhwalia / Fazilnagar | Family register, birth & death registration, records |
| Lekhpal | Kasya Tehsil | Land records, khatauni, income/caste verification |
| Block Development Officer (BDO) | Fazilnagar | Rural development schemes, MGNREGA, housing |
| ADO (Panchayat) | Fazilnagar | Panchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat |
| Tehsildar / SDM | Kasya | Certificates, mutation, revenue courts |
| District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO) | Kushinagar | Oversight of all gram panchayats in the district |
| District Magistrate (DM) | Kushinagar | Overall district administration and grievance redressal |
Who represents Dhundhwalia (Pradhan, MLA, MP)
The Gram Pradhan of Dhundhwalia is Arvind; contacts for the Gram Pradhan and the panchayat secretary are listed under office-bearers and contacts.
A Gram Pradhan serves a five-year term. The Gram Pradhan convenes the Gram Sabha, decides, with the panchayat, how 15th Finance Commission and State Finance Commission grants are spent on works such as drains, lanes, hand pumps and street lights, and recommends beneficiaries for pensions, housing and ration cards.
2021 Pradhan election
- Votes received
- 488
- Vote share
- 52.3%
- Winning margin
- 70
Source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, 2026-10-14
Election result: State Election Commission, 2021
2022 election results
- Votes received
- 1,15,733
- Vote share
- 51.8%
- Winning margin
- 45,580
Source: Election Commission of India
Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha 2022 · 10 Mar 2022
2024 election results
- Votes received
- 5,04,541
- Vote share
- 48.4%
- Winning margin
- 34,842
Source: Election Commission of India
Lok Sabha 2024 · 4 Jun 2024
The MLA represents the area in the state assembly and can recommend works such as roads and school buildings from the MLA Local Area Development fund; the MP represents it in the Lok Sabha and can sanction works under MPLADS.
Who runs Dhundhwalia: Pradhan, secretary and contacts
The Gram Pradhan listed for Dhundhwalia is Arvind; the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) is Amarnath Srivastva.
| Postal address | Lala Gurwalia, 274304 |
|---|
The panchayat has 13 elected ward members, 7 of them women. The Secretary also looks after 7 other panchayats, so it is best to check the day they hold office in Dhundhwalia before visiting.
Source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026. Wrong or outdated? Report a correction · Want a number removed?
Women's representation in Dhundhwalia
One-third of all panchayat seats, including the post of Pradhan, are reserved for women under Article 243D of the Constitution, and the reserved seats rotate from one election to the next.
- Women among ward members
- 54%2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department
Women hold 7 of the 13 ward seats in Dhundhwalia (54%), more than the one-third reserved for them by law, and well ahead of the Fazilnagar block average of 42%. 2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department
Panchayat elections
In the 2021 panchayat election, 3 candidates contested the Pradhan's seat in Dhundhwalia, which was reserved for Scheduled Tribes. Sugandhi won with 52% of the votes, 70 votes ahead of the runner-up. 2021HistoricalUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)
| Election | Seat reserved for | Pradhan elected | Winner's votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Scheduled Tribes | Sugandhi | 52%, won by 70 votes |
| 2015 | Unreserved | Arvind | 52% |
| 2010 | Scheduled Caste women | Rumali | – |
Results come from the State Election Commission's published figures. Elections before 2021 are matched to today's panchayat by name, and some boundaries have changed since. Losing candidates are not named.
Polling centres in Dhundhwalia
The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre(s) for Dhundhwalia. These are usually government primary or upper-primary school buildings; the same buildings are often used as polling stations for Vidhan Sabha and Lok Sabha elections as well.
| Name |
|---|
| Prathamik Pathashala Dhunavaliya प्राथमिक पाठशाला धुनवलिया |
Citizens aged 18 or above can register as voters by submitting Form 6 on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app, or through their Booth Level Officer (BLO). Note that the electoral roll for panchayat elections is prepared separately by the State Election Commission, check your name on sec.up.nic.in or ask at the block office before a panchayat poll.
How Dhundhwalia scores on the Panchayat Advancement Index
The Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0) of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj scores every gram panchayat from 0 to 100 on nine themes of the Localised Sustainable Development Goals, using about 150 indicators reported by the panchayats and validated by block and district officials.
- PAI score
- 64.9/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
In the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Dhundhwalia scored 64.9 out of 100, ranking 10th of 80 panchayats in Fazilnagar block (slightly ahead of the block average of 58.0). 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
That places it in the "Performer" band (Achiever 90+, Front Runner 75–90, Performer 60–75, Aspirant 40–60, Beginner below 40).
Scores on the nine development themes
Of the nine themes, Dhundhwalia is strongest on “Socially just and secured” (81.5) and weakest on “Clean and green panchayat” (46.5), a gap of 35 points that shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 7 of the nine theme scores are above the Fazilnagar block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Schools in and near Dhundhwalia
Government school buildings identified in Dhundhwalia (from polling-centre and school records):
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Prathamik Pathashala Dhunavaliya प्राथमिक पाठशाला धुनवलिया | Primary school |
Children aged 6–14 from Dhundhwalia are entitled to free education in government schools under the Right to Education Act, with free textbooks, uniforms, school bags and the PM POSHAN mid-day meal. Under RTE Section 12(1)(c), 25% of entry-level seats in private schools are reserved for children from disadvantaged groups, the state opens online applications every admission season. Students from the panchayat can apply for pre- and post-matric scholarships on scholarship.up.gov.in.
Hospitals and health centres near Dhundhwalia
If someone in Dhundhwalia needs care, the local ASHA can arrange free transport under Janani Suraksha Yojana for pregnant women; dial 108 for an emergency ambulance or 102 for maternal and child transport. Eligible families can get an Ayushman card (PM-JAY / Mukhyamantri Jan Arogya Abhiyan) at a Jan Seva Kendra or with the help of the ASHA, giving cashless treatment up to ₹5 lakh a year in empanelled hospitals in Kushinagar and elsewhere.
Banks, post office and CSC near Dhundhwalia
The postal PIN code for Dhundhwalia is most likely 274304, served by Padrauna Post Office. The nearest post offices are listed below; India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) accounts, Sukanya Samriddhi, PPF and recurring deposits can be opened at any of them, and the village postman can make Aadhaar-enabled cash withdrawals at your doorstep.
| Name | Type | PIN code | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padrauna | Post Office | 274304 | 6.9 km |
| Rampurgarh | Post Office | 274408 | 12 km |
| Dharampur | Post Office | 274308 | 13 km |
Bank branches near Dhundhwalia
These branches are in the PIN-code areas closest to this panchayat (distance is approximate, measured to the PIN-code centre). Use the IFSC code for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS transfers.
| Bank | Name | IFSC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU Small Finance Bank | Kushinagar | AUBL0004310 | 6.9 km |
| Bandhan Bank | Padrauna | BDBL0001911 | 6.9 km |
| Central Bank of India | Padari Piparapanti | CBIN0282601 | 6.9 km |
| Central Bank of India | Sohrauna | CBIN0282952 | 6.9 km |
| Central Bank of India | Vishunpura | CBIN0283051 | 6.9 km |
See all bank branches in Fazilnagar block
Residents without a bank account can open a zero-balance Jan Dhan account at any of these branches or through a Bank Mitra (business correspondent) in the village with just Aadhaar. A Jan Seva Kendra (Common Service Centre) can help with online applications for certificates, pensions, PM-KISAN, Ayushman cards, electricity bills and more for a small fixed fee.
How to reach Dhundhwalia
Chaf Halt railway station (17 km) is the closest railhead for Dhundhwalia. Travellers from farther away can also come to the Kushinagar district headquarters and take a bus or taxi from there.
The nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, roughly 56 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kushinagar headquarters | District | 23 km | south |
| Fazilnagar block (centre) | Block | 6.1 km | north-east |
| Chaf Halt (CHAF) | Railway Station | 17 km | north-east |
| Dhuri Jn (DUE) | Railway Station | 17 km | north-east |
| Kath Kuiyan (KKT) | Railway Station | 18 km | north |
| Gorakhpur Airport | Airport | 56 km | west |
| Jay Prakash Narayan Airport | Airport | 164 km | south-east |
Distances are straight-line; road distance is typically 20–40% longer.
How far Dhundhwalia is from everyday services
Straight-line distances from the panchayat's mapped centre to the nearest facility of each kind. Roads add to these, so travel distances are usually 20–40% longer.
- Nearest bank branch
- 6.9 kmCalculatedDigital Panchayat calculation
- Nearest railway station
- 17 kmCalculatedDigital Panchayat calculation
The nearest railway station is about 17 km away (Chaf Halt). CalculatedDigital Panchayat calculation
The nearest bank branch is about 6.9 km away, farther than the Fazilnagar block average of 5.7 km. The nearest post office is about 6.9 km away, closer than the block average of 9.5 km.
Places near Dhundhwalia
These are the Gram Panchayats nearest to Dhundhwalia (straight-line distance), useful for finding neighbouring villages, markets and offices:
| Gram Panchayat | Block | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danopur | Deoria Sadar | 0.3 km | south-east |
| Madhuria | Fazilnagar | 0.4 km | south-west |
| Jokwa Buzurg | Fazilnagar | 0.6 km | south-east |
| Konhavalia Bharathrai | Tarkalua | 0.8 km | north |
| Jokwa Khurd | Fazilnagar | 1.4 km | east |
| Kamdhenvan | Tarkalua | 1.6 km | south |
| Dehwa Patti | Fazilnagar | 1.7 km | north-east |
| Amawa | Fazilnagar | 1.8 km | south-east |
Other Gram Panchayats in Fazilnagar
Citizen services: how to get things done
Parivar Register (family register)
- For the Parivar Register (family register) of Dhundhwalia, adding a member or correcting a name, contact the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) with Aadhaar and proof of birth.
- For a certified copy, apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in).
Birth and death certificates
- Report a birth or death in the village to the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari), the registrar for rural areas, within 21 days. For births in a hospital, the hospital registers it.
- The certificate can be downloaded from crsorgi.gov.in. Delayed registration after 21 days may need an affidavit and an order from the Tehsildar / SDM.
Income, caste and domicile certificates
- Apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in) with Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration.
- The application goes to Kasya Tehsil, where the Lekhpal verifies it in the village and the Revenue Inspector (Kanungo) forwards the report.
- The Tehsildar / SDM issues the digitally signed certificate, usually within 7–15 working days; track the status online with your application number.
Khatauni (land record) and Dakhil-Kharij (mutation)
- On UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in) choose district Kushinagar, Tehsil Kasya and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to view the Khatauni.
- A certified copy is available at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or the Tehsil office. Track Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) cases on Revenue court case status (Vaad) (vaad.up.nic.in).
Ration card
- Apply for a new ration card or to add members on Food and Civil Supplies (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC). Cards are issued in the name of the senior woman of the household.
- In rural areas the application is verified by Fazilnagar block officials and approved by the supply inspector / District Supply Officer.
Old-age, widow and disability pension
- Apply online on Social pension portal (SSPY) (sspy-up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC), attaching age (or spouse’s death / disability) proof, income certificate, Aadhaar and bank passbook.
- Rural applications are verified by the Fazilnagar Block Development Officer (BDO); once sanctioned, the pension is paid straight into the bank account.
MGNREGA job card and work
- Apply at Dhundhwalia gram panchayat with photos and Aadhaar of the adult household members; the job card should be issued within 15 days.
- Ask for work in writing and keep the receipt, if work is not given within 15 days you are entitled to an unemployment allowance. Check attendance and wage payments on nrega.nic.in with the job card number.
Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)
- File a complaint about any government service on IGRS (Jansunwai) (jansunwai.up.nic.in) or call 1076; it is routed to the responsible officer and you can track the outcome online.
- For details of panchayat spending or works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at Fazilnagar block; works and payments are also visible on egramswaraj.gov.in.
Portals and procedures change from time to time; confirm with the concerned office before applying.
Government schemes for residents of Dhundhwalia
Residents of Dhundhwalia can benefit from a number of welfare schemes. The list below covers housing, employment, farming, pensions, health, education and women’s welfare, with the local office where each application is made.
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)
Financial help to build a pucca house with basic amenities for rural families who are homeless or live in kutcha houses.
| Benefit | ₹1.20 lakh in plain areas (plus MGNREGA wages and a Swachh Bharat toilet) |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Houseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the Fazilnagar block office |
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA)
Legal guarantee of up to 100 days of paid unskilled work per rural household per year, on works such as ponds, roads, plantations and farm bunds.
| Benefit | Up to 100 days of work a year at the notified daily wage, paid into your bank/post office account |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the Fazilnagar block office |
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three instalments of ₹2,000 directly to the bank accounts of land-holding farmer families.
| Benefit | ₹6,000 per year in three instalments |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Farmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), online and the Fazilnagar block office |
Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman card)
Cashless hospital treatment up to ₹5 lakh per family per year at empanelled government and private hospitals; all citizens aged 70+ are also covered.
| Benefit | Health cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | SECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+ |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online |
Free ration under NFSA / PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
Free foodgrains every month through fair price shops: 5 kg per person for priority households and 35 kg per family for Antyodaya cards.
| Benefit | Free wheat/rice every month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Households holding a Priority Household (PHH) or Antyodaya (AAY) ration card |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the Fazilnagar block office |
Old Age Pension (Vridhavastha Pension), Uttar Pradesh
Monthly pension for elderly people from low-income families, paid quarterly into their bank account.
| Benefit | ₹1,000 per month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Age 60+ and family income within the notified rural limit |
| Where to apply | online, the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the Fazilnagar block office |
Destitute Women (Widow) Pension, Uttar Pradesh
Monthly pension for widowed women aged 18 or above from low-income families.
| Benefit | ₹1,000 per month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Widowed women 18+ within the notified income limit |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Divyang (Disability) Pension, Uttar Pradesh
Monthly maintenance grant for persons with 40% or more disability from low-income families.
| Benefit | ₹1,000 per month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Disability of 40%+ (medical certificate / UDID) within the income limit |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (household toilet)
Incentive to build an individual household toilet, plus solid and liquid waste management works in villages under ODF Plus.
| Benefit | ₹12,000 incentive for a household toilet |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Rural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories) |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary, the Fazilnagar block office and online |
Jal Jeevan Mission – Har Ghar Jal
Functional household tap connection providing safe drinking water to every rural home, managed with the village water and sanitation committee.
| Benefit | Free household tap connection |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | All rural households |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary |
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)
Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.
| Benefit | Free LPG connection, first refill and stove |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Adult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana
Staged cash support for girls from birth to graduation, paid in six instalments to encourage health and education of the girl child.
| Benefit | Up to ₹25,000 in six instalments |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Girls of UP families with annual income up to ₹3 lakh (max. two daughters per family) |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
Maternity benefit for pregnant and lactating mothers to compensate wage loss and support nutrition.
| Benefit | ₹5,000 for the first child; ₹6,000 if the second child is a girl |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Pregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees) |
| Where to apply | the Anganwadi centre and online |
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (zero-balance account)
Basic savings bank account with no minimum balance, RuPay debit card with accident insurance and overdraft facility.
| Benefit | Zero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
Terrain and climate of Dhundhwalia
- Elevation
- 82 mEstimateSRTM elevation model
- Average annual rainfall
- 1,240 mm2001-2020EstimateNASA POWER
Dhundhwalia sits about 82 metres above sea level, close to the Kushinagar district average of 87 m. EstimateSRTM elevation model
On long-term averages, the area around Dhundhwalia receives roughly 1,200 mm of rain a year, 82% of it between June and September, well above the Uttar Pradesh average of 970 mm. The land around it is almost flat, heights within 2 km vary by only about 11 m, typical of the alluvial plains. Summers are hot: in June, daytime highs average about 47°C, while January nights cool to around 0°C.
Land cover around Dhundhwalia
Land cover within about 2 km
- Cropland 81%
- Tree cover 9.6%
- Built-up land 7.2%
- Grass and scrub 2.0%
Farming dominates the landscape: satellite data (ESA WorldCover 2021) shows about 81% of the land within roughly 2 km of Dhundhwalia under crops, 7% built up and 10% under trees, with 0% water or wetland. 2021EstimateESA WorldCover 2021
Dhundhwalia Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions
In which block and district is Dhundhwalia Gram Panchayat?
Dhundhwalia Gram Panchayat is in Fazilnagar development block of Kushinagar district, under Kasya tehsil.
What is the LGD code of Dhundhwalia Gram Panchayat?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dhundhwalia Gram Panchayat is 74145.
How many villages are there in Dhundhwalia Gram Panchayat?
Dhundhwalia Gram Panchayat has 2 revenue village(s): Dhundhwalia and Rajwa Bar.
Who is the Gram Pradhan of Dhundhwalia Gram Panchayat?
The Gram Pradhan of Dhundhwalia Gram Panchayat is Arvind; their mobile number is on this page under “View number” (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, 2026-10-14).
Which assembly constituency does Dhundhwalia come under?
Dhundhwalia comes under the Fazilnagar Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.
Who is the MLA of Dhundhwalia?
The MLA for Fazilnagar is Surendra Kumar Kushwaha (Bharatiya Janata Party) (2022 general election).
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhundhwalia in?
Dhundhwalia is in the Deoria Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP of Dhundhwalia?
The Member of Parliament for Deoria is Shashank Mani (Bharatiya Janata Party) (2024 Lok Sabha election).
What is the PIN code of Dhundhwalia?
The PIN code of Dhundhwalia is most likely 274304, 274408. Confirm the exact PIN for your village with the nearest post office.
Which is the nearest railway station to Dhundhwalia?
The nearest railway station is Chaf Halt, about 17 km away (straight-line).
How far is Dhundhwalia from Kushinagar?
Dhundhwalia is about 23 km south of Kushinagar district headquarters (straight-line distance).
Where are the polling centres of Dhundhwalia?
According to the State Election Commission, the polling centres for Dhundhwalia are: प्राथमिक पाठशाला धुनवलिया.
Which is the nearest bank to Dhundhwalia?
Nearby branches include AU Small Finance Bank, Kushinagar (IFSC AUBL0004310), roughly 6.9 km away.
Where can residents of Dhundhwalia get land records (Khatauni)?
Open UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), choose district Kushinagar and Tehsil Kasya, then your village to see the Khatauni. A certified copy is available at a Common Service Centre or the Kasya Tehsil office.
How can I complain about work in Dhundhwalia Gram Panchayat?
Raise it first in the Gram Sabha meeting. Then give a written complaint to the ADO (Panchayat) at Fazilnagar block, or register it on IGRS (Jansunwai) (jansunwai.up.nic.in) / helpline 1076. Panchayat spending can be checked on egramswaraj.gov.in.
Which gram panchayats are near Dhundhwalia?
Danopur (0.3 km), Madhuria (0.4 km), Jokwa Buzurg (0.6 km), Konhavalia Bharathrai (0.8 km) and Jokwa Khurd (1.4 km)
Who is the panchayat secretary of Dhundhwalia?
The panchayat secretary of Dhundhwalia is Amarnath Srivastva.
Data sources and updates
Information on this page is compiled from public and open government datasets. Figures reflect each source’s reference date and may have changed since; please confirm with the concerned office for official use.
- Assembly constituency boundaries (post-2008 delimitation), datameet/maps, CC BY 2.5 IN
- Airports (OurAirports), Public domain
- Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks Programmes, Public government data
- NASA POWER agro-climatology (long-term monthly normals), Public domain (NASA) (as of 2026-10-14)
- Digital Panchayat curated tables (divisions, ODOP, schemes), CC BY 4.0
- Calculated by Digital Panchayat from the sources cited alongside, CC BY 4.0
- DIGIPIN national addressing grid, computed from the panchayat's reference point, Open algorithm
- SRTM 1-arc-second elevation (AWS Terrain Tiles, Skadi), Public domain (SRTM); see terrain-tiles attribution (as of 2026-10-14)
- Bank branches with IFSC/MICR (razorpay/ifsc-api), MIT (public RBI data)
- UP gram pradhan election results 2005–2021 (in-rolls/local_elections_up), MIT (compilation); public election results (as of 2026-10-14)
- ESA WorldCover 10 m land cover 2021 (v200), CC BY 4.0 (as of 2026-10-14)
- Local Government Directory snapshot (planemad/india-local-government-directory), GODL-India (as of 2022-03-11)
- Lok Sabha 2024 constituency results, Public results (as of 2024)
- Government schemes (myScheme.gov.in), Public scheme information (dataset Apache-2.0)
- National Family Health Survey 5 district fact sheets, Public fact sheets (as of 2019-21)
- Panchayat Advancement Index, theme-wise gram panchayat scores, Public government data (as of 2026-10-14)
- Census of India 2011 Primary Census Abstract (district), Public (as of 2011)
- All-India post office and PIN directory with coordinates, GODL-India
- National Panchayat Awards winners, Public government data (as of 2026-10-14)
- Railway stations (datameet/railways), CC0
- UP SEC panchayat polling centres (in-rolls/up_polling_station_locations), Public government data; compilation by in-rolls
- Gram panchayat office-bearers report (PB-2 form), Public government report (as of 2026-10-14)
- UP Vidhan Sabha 2022 and Lok Sabha 2024 segment results, Public results (as of 2022)
- Wikidata, CC0
Data last refreshed: October 15, 2026
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